Gas prices continue to rise around Flint area

Gas prices in the Flint area are on the rise, according to Gasbuddy.comAP File Photo

FLINT, MI -- It appears that relief from high gas prices isn't coming any time soon.

Gas prices continue to rise around the Flint area, reaching an average price of $3.69, according to GasBuddy.com. Prices are roughly 12 cents higher than they were this time last week.

Retail gasoline prices have continued to inch lower in recent weeks,
however rising crude oil prices could mean the national average price at
the pump is near its summer-low, according to AAA. The national average price is $3.50.

Prices in the Flint area are still roughly 46 cents less per gallon than this time last month when gas prices spiked, but consumers are paying 28 cents more per gallon than they were last year.